baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent CA-2403098-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for making, maintaining and distributing profiles and motion video to vending machines in vending machine networks
Inventor: LI LATSON
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 2001-03-14
Abstract: Certain embodiments include a method and apparatus of directing profile presentations across a network of vending machines controlled by a vending system server comprised of vending system server process and a process on each of the vending machines of the network.
Patent CA-2404476-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PAULS ABRAM
IPC: A01M23/08
Filed: 2002-10-28
Abstract: A tool for trapping Gophers, which is a gravity operated mechanical tool. In this invention the trap is inserted in the gopher hole and needs no further attention.
Patent CA-2406727-A1 (CA)
Title: Bulk-solid metering system with laterally removable feed hopper
Inventor: MCKENZIE JAMES J
IPC: B65D90/08
Filed: 2000-02-08
Abstract: A bulk-solid metering system (10) has a support structure (11). A feed hopper (31) is mounted with respect to the structure (11) and has an upper edge (34). In the improvement, the structure (11) includes an upper member (27) and the upper edge (34) is below such upper member (27). The structure (11) defines a lateral opening (69) sized and shaped to permit the feed hopper (31) to be withdrawn laterally through the opening (69). The feed hopper (31) includes a spout (43) extending therefrom. In a highly preferred embodiment, the lateral opening (69) is positioned to permit withdrawal of the feed hopper (31) in a direction away from the spout (43). The feed hopper (31) is configured to promote very good mass flow as well as to permit agitation in that, in one embodiment, it has a body (37) made of flexible material. There is a hopper upper flange (35) and the spout (43) is spaced below such flange. The body (37) has a first cross-sectional shape, e.g., circular, adjacent to the upper flange (35) and has a second cross-sectional shape, e.g., ellipse-like, intermediate the upper flange (35) and the spout (43).
Patent CA-2407575-A1 (CA)
Title: Oligonucleotide-immobilized substrate for detecting methylation
Inventor: ICHIHARA TATSUO
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2002-11-13
Abstract: Presence or absence of methylation of C located on 5' side of G in a sample DNA comprising a target sequence containing a dinucleotide consisting of C that may be methylated and a nucleotide on the 3' side of the C (CpN dinucleotide) is determined based on a result of hybridization performed for a plurality of capture oligonucleotides immobilized on a base material and including at least an oligonucleotide having a nucleotide sequence complimentary to or identical to a nucleotide sequence corresponding to the target sequence in which C other than C in the CpN dinucleotide is replaced with T and an oligonucleotide having a nucleotide sequence complimentary to or identical to a nucleotide sequence corresponding to the target sequence in which all of C's are replaced with T's and the sample DNA in which cytosines not methylated are converted into uracils by deamination or an amplification product thereof.
Patent CA-2409106-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and system for data classification in the presence of a temporal non-stationarity
Inventor: BERGER GIDEON
IPC: G16B40/00
Filed: 2001-05-10
Abstract: A method and system for determining a feature of a particular pattern are provided. In particular, data records are received, and predetermined patterns that are associated with at least some of the data records are obtained. Using the system and method, particular information is extracted from at least a subset of the received data records, the particular information being indicative of the particular pattern in at least some of the data records.  Then, it is determined whether the particular pattern is an unexpected pattern based on the obtained predetermined patterns. In addition, it is possible to classify and reduce data and/or parameters provided in the data records.  First, the data records are received. Then, the data records which have at least one particular pattern are classified using a Multivariate Adaptive Regression Splines technique. Thereafter, the data and/or parameters of the classified data records are shrunk using a Stein's Estimator Rule technique.
Patent CA-2409295-A1 (CA)
Title: Amine oxide wood preservatives
Inventor: WALKER LEIGH E
IPC: B27K3/38
Filed: 2001-05-23
Abstract: The present inventors have discovered that amine oxides are highly effective as wood preservatives. The present invention provides a wood preservative composition comprising a biocidally effective amount of one or more amine oxides. Preferably, the wood preservative composition is substantially free of halogenated compounds (such as halides and chlorinated compounds) and quaternary ammonium compounds. The wood preservative composition of the present invention exhibits low toxicity, high stability in water, low corrosivity to metal substrates (such as steel substrates), excellent penetration and uniform distribution into wood, low odor, waterproofing properties, and high leaching resistance. The wood preservative composition may be applied to the surface of a wood substrate or be applied by pressure treating the wood substrate with the wood preservative composition. Other cellulosic and fiber materials, such as cotton, burlap, and like materials, may be preserved with the composition of the present invention. Another embodiment is a method of controlling microorganisms, such as fungal decay organisms (generally known as white rot, brown rot, and soft rot fungi) and sapstain organisms, on and/or in a wood substrate, such as fresh cut lumber, comprising applying a biocidally effective amount of the composition of the present invention to the wood substrate.
Patent CA-2409519-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SANNER KENNETH W
IPC: F16B5/02
Filed: 2002-10-23
Abstract: An apparatus and method for locating and retaining a nut plate utilizing at least one peg having tapered, crushable ribs, dimensioned and configured to frictionally engage a corresponding aperture in the nut plate, thereby locating and retaining the nut plate until a bolt is threadedly secured to the nut plate.
Patent CA-2410956-A1 (CA)
Title: Three-dimensional skin model
Inventor: NOLL MICHAELA
IPC: A61K35/12
Filed: 2001-05-29
Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for cultivating dermal fibroblasts, methods for preparing in vitro dermis equivalents, methods for preparing three--dimensional in vitro skin equivalents, an in vitro dermis equivalent, a three-dimensional in vitro skin equivalent, and methods for determining the effect of a chemical substance or of an agent on human skin cells using the in vitro dermis equivalent and/or the in vitro skin equivalent.
Patent CA-2411180-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CONNER JOHN P
IPC: A47B21/03
Filed: 2002-11-05
Abstract: An adjustable support assembly for a data entry/interface device for computers or the like such as a keyboard or the like provides selective adjustment of both height and angular orientation or tilt for the data entry/interface device with respect to the work surface on which it is mounted. A pair of actuator handles are pivotally mounted in close proximity to one another on a data entry/interface mount to allow either independent or simultaneous operation with one hand by the device operator to control height and/or tilt. The actuator handles are connected to individual adjustment clamp assemblies by separate flexible cable actuators. Depression of each actuator handle pivots at least one clamp bar connected to the cable actuator between clamping and release positions to lock or allow reciprocation of a rigid adjustment bar extending through an aperture in the clamp bar. The adjustment bars are connected to the data entry/interface mount or linkage assembly to thereby resist or allow height and/or tilt adjustment.
Patent CA-2411449-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LONG GARY L
IPC: A61B1/01
Filed: 2002-11-08
Abstract: A medical device can include a capsule for introduction into a body lumen, an umbilicus which is attached to the capsule and which is flexible and of sufficient length to extend outside of the body lumen while the capsule is inside of the body lumen, and means for dispensing a medical agent into the lumen through the capsule.   The capsule can include first and second electrodes. A channel can extend through the umbilicus to a plurality of weepholes in the capsule to fluidly connect the medical agent from outside the body lumen to the wall of the body lumen.
Patent CA-2411475-A1 (CA)
Title: Insulating product in particular thermal containing a binder based on phenol-formaldehyde resin and method for making same
Inventor: MAHIEUXE BRUNO
IPC: C03C25/10
Filed: 2001-06-13
Abstract: Insulating product based on mineral wool sized with a binder based on a phenol-formaldehyde resin, in which the binder comprises, as a mixture: 60 to 90 parts by weight of a phenol-formaldehyde resol having a free formaldehyde content of less than or equal to 25% by weight with respect to the dry weight of resin and a free phenol content of less than or equal to 2.5% by weight with respect to the dry weight of resin, obtained by condensation in basic medium of phenol (P) and formaldehyde (F) in an F/P molar ratio of around 2.5 to 4 until the condensation product neutralized by sulphuric acid has a water dilutability of greater than 500% and less than or equal to 1500%; 10 to 40 parts by weight of urea. Use of such a sizing composition for manufacturing insulating products, while reducing the emissions of ammonia gas on the manufacturing line.
Patent CA-2411551-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LOEWY ZVI GERALD
IPC: A63F13/812
Filed: 2002-11-12
Abstract: Provided is an analyte monitoring device having a housing, the device comprising: a plurality of needles, each having a tip, a retracted position, a position wherein the tip is extended from the housing a distance adapted to pierce skin; an electrically or spring powered needle pushing apparatus movable to separately engage each of the needles to move each from the retracted position to the extended position; an energy source located within the housing; a plurality of analysis sites comprising an analysis preparation, each adapted to receive liquid from the needles to wet the analysis preparation; one or more light sources adapted to direct light at analysis sites; one or more light detectors adapted to receive light from the analysis sites; and a processor.
Patent CA-2411643-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CREWS JAMES B
IPC: C09K8/66
Filed: 2002-11-12
Abstract: It has been discovered that certain fracturing fluid compositions can be used to fracture a subterranean formation and be permitted to stay within the formation for a relatively extended period of time, for example 28 days or more, before being flowed back or produced. At least two embodiments are envisioned, a bacteria-containing formulation and an anti-bacterial formulation. Both systems would be expected to prevent the potential of the fluid to oil wet the formulation (water block condition) by keeping the formation water wet through the use of water wetting surfactants or solvents. Additionally, both formulations would control reservoir crude souring (H2S generation by in situ sulfate-reducing bacteria), reservoir plugging (via slime biopolymers generated by in situ microbes, inorganic scale deposition like calcium carbonate or barium sulfate, and clay fines migration).
Patent CA-2413008-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DARWICHE ADNAN
IPC: G06F11/22
Filed: 2001-06-14
Abstract: An embedded real time diagnostic system that is applicable to fault detectio n and isolation in host systems having repetitive subsystems. A query directed  acyclic graph (Q-DAG) (57) for one of each type of repetitive subsystem is compiled off-line from a causal network model and is stored in host system computer memory. When a fault in the host system is detected by the computer  (98), a replicating program replicates the necessary subsystem Q-DAGs (57) t o construct an overall host system Q-DAG. A data table (60) which contains information on how the various Q-DAGs (57) are linked based on the hardware architecture of the host system, is also accessed by the computer (98). The data table (60) contains a matrix which dictates which Q-DAGs (57) are linke d, and Q-DAG level information on the Q-DAG nodes and which nodes ar elinked to  nodes in other Q-DAGs. The new diagnostic system uses less memory and processor throughput while still providing full system diagnostics.
Patent CA-2413170-A1 (CA)
Title: Limiteur de vitesse en fonction de la charge utile maximale
Inventor: BARNEY DENNIS A
IPC: G01G19/08
Filed: 2002-11-28
Abstract: La présente méthode permet à un conducteur de respecter la norme de conformité de charge utile de son véhicule. La charge utile est ainsi déterminée. Elle est comparée à la norme de charge utile pour déterminer si cette charge est en conformité avec la norme applicable. L'exploitation du véhicule est alors limitée en cas de non-conformité.
Patent CA-2413854-A1 (CA)
Title: Parallel random proxy usage for large scale web access
Inventor: BYERS SIMON D
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2002-12-10
Abstract: A system and method efficiently and anonymously retrieves large scale Web data through a restricted query interface. A number of proxy servers are utilized to permit parallel access to a target Web server for processing multiple queries simultaneously. Latency in the individual queries is absorbed by the proxy servers. Queries that would otherwise appear structured to the target server are assigned to the proxy server in a random fashion, obscuring the structured nature of the queries. The anonymous nature of the queries made by the proxy servers furthermore conceals the identity of the originating server.
Patent CA-2417163-A1 (CA)
Inventor: OLSEN HANS SEJR
IPC: A23J1/12
Filed: 2001-08-23
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the separation of wheat flour into a gluten fraction and at least one other fraction, comprising the steps of:  mixing the flour and a liquid and a transglutaminase enzyme obtaining a dough;  separating the dough into a fraction comprising gluten and at least one other fraction; recovering at least the gluten fraction.
Patent CA-2417531-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for verifying delivery and integrity of electronic messages
Inventor: TOMKOW TERRANCE A
IPC: G06Q10/10
Filed: 2001-07-25
Abstract: In order to provide third party verification of the content and delivery of an electronic message such as an e-mail, a server receives the e-mail intended to be sent or forwarded to a specified addressee, and "tags" the message to indicate that it is "registered" with the provider of the service. The server then establishes a direct telnet connection with the addressee's Mail User Agent (MUA), and transmits the tagged e-mail to the addressee's MUA, as well as to the MUA's of any other addressees. After receiving responses from the receiving MUA's that the message was successfully received, the server then creates and forwards to the message originator an electronic receipt. The receipt include one or more, and preferably all of, the following: the original message including any original attachments; a delivery success/failure table listing which addressee's MUA's successfully received message and at what time, and for which MUA's there was a delivery failure;  and a digital signature corresponding to the message and attachments. By receiving the receipt at a later date and verifying that the digital signature matches the message and related information, the operators of the system can provide independent third party verification that the receipt is a genuine product of their system and that the information pertaining to content and delivery of the message is accurate, without the need to archive either the original message or the receipt.
Patent CA-2417807-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SIT SING-YUEN
IPC: C07D491/056
Filed: 2001-08-10
Abstract: L'invention concerne une nouvelle méthode de préparation de composés et de certains dérivés de ceux-ci représentés par la formule (IX) dans laquelle R?1¿, R?2¿, R?4¿, R?5¿, R?6¿ et A sont tels que définis dans les spécifications. Ces composés sont utilisés pour traiter des troubles des mouvements.
Patent CA-2418724-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STANTON MARTY
IPC: C12Q1/6825
Filed: 2001-09-13
Abstract: Methods for engineering a target activated biosensor are provided. Biosensors comprise a plurality of nucleic acid sensor molecules labeled with a first signaling moiety and a second signaling moiety. The nucleic acid sensor molecules recognizes target molecules which do not naturally bind to DNA.  Binding of a target molecule to the sensor molecules triggers a change in the proximity of the signaling moieties which leads to a change in the optical properties of the nucleic acid sensor molecules on the biosensor. Reagents and systems for performing the method are also provided. The method is useful in diagnostic applications and drug optimization.
Patent CA-2418763-A1 (CA)
Title: Prismatic structures having shaped surfaces
Inventor: SUBISAK GREGORY J
IPC: G02B5/04
Filed: 2003-02-12
Abstract: Prismatic structures having at least certain conventionally linear surfaces thereof configured in a non-linear fashion to control the direction of light exiting said structures, the invention functions to reduce light losses in a luminaire or the like while facilitating the emanation of light from the luminaire at an acceptable viewing angle and with a reduction in glare. Prisms, particularly splitter prisms, configured according to the invention are formed with at least portions of conventionally linear surfaces as arcuate, curvilinear or generally curving segmented surfaces so as to direct light out of the luminaire for useful illumination rather than in a wasteful direction back into the luminaire. Prisms configured according to several embodiments of the invention function to increase light efficiencies either upwardly or downwardly depending on illumination requirements.
Patent CA-2420379-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ZENONI IAN
IPC: H04N7/173
Filed: 2001-08-27
Abstract: L'invention concerne un système permettant de générer une fenêtre graphique capable d'émuler une vidéo améliorée à partir d'un flot de contenus vidéo et interactifs combinés. Ce décodeur émulateur est capable d'accéder de manière aléatoire au flot de contenus vidéo et interactifs combinés afin de permettre un accès aisé et aléatoire à des sections de ces contenus vidéo et interactifs combinés à des fins de contrôle de qualité. Cet accès aléatoire permet un visionnement sélectif de cette vidéo améliorée qui permet un gain de temps. Ce flot de contenu vidéo et interactif combiné peut en outre être visionné simultanément à sa production, permettant un retour d'information immédiat à l'intention d'un producteur de télévision interactive.
Patent CA-2420810-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CAROTENUTO ENZO V
IPC: G09B5/00
Filed: 2003-02-21
Abstract: A system for sharing educational information online among a community of users associated with an educational institution, the information including information regarding courses, assignments, announcements, extra-curricular activities, school events, classroom information, information for parents, student scheduling information, staff course assignments and other information, all of which are available to students, their parents, educators and administrators over a network such as the Internet. Various levels of functionality are provided through controlled access to the network.
Patent CA-2420895-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for treating erectile dysfunction and increasing libido in men
Inventor: DUDLEY ROBERT E
IPC: A61P25/28
Filed: 2001-08-29
Abstract: The present invention relates to a transdermal hydroalcoholic testosterone gel formulation that overcomes the problems associated with other testosterone delivery mechanisms by providing, among other things, a desirable pharmacokinetic hormone profile with little or no skin irritation. The gel may be used as a method of improving sexual performance, including treating erectile dysfunction, and increasing libido by increasing testosterone levels in men. In addition, the gel may be used in conjunction with pharmaceuticals aimed at treating erectile dysfunction, such as VIAGRA®, to enhance their effectiveness.
Patent CA-2422319-A1 (CA)
Title: Cancer diagnostic panel
Inventor: WANG YIXIN
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2003-03-28
Abstract: A method of diagnosing cancer by identifying differential modulation of each gene (relative to the expression of the same genes in a normal population) in a combination of genes selected from two groups of genes. Gene expression portfolios and kits for employing the method are further aspects of the invention.
Patent CA-2423779-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HAYASHI RYUICHI
IPC: C08L101/00
Filed: 2001-11-13
Abstract: Novel fabricated resin products are described and having suitability for laser welding applications. These contain a resin part for transmitting black colorant (9) and a resin part for absorbing black colorant (10).
Patent CA-2426930-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MAGNANI NICOLA
IPC: H04W16/18
Filed: 2001-10-22
Abstract: L'invention concerne un système et un procédé de planification de réseau pour des terminaux mobiles utilisant une interface radio fondée sur l'accès multiple par répartition de code ou la technique AMRC. Plus particulièrement, ce système et ce procédé offrent une étape (500) au moyen de laquelle les zones desservies dans ces réseaux peuvent être calculées en utilisant comme référence les domaines calculés au moyen de l'étape (300) sur la base de modèles de propagation réelle, et en prenant en compte un trafic déterminé ou estimé pixel par pixel. En outre, le système et le procédé de l'invention permettent de calculer les zones de macro-diversité au moyen de l'étape (700), et de prendre ainsi en compte les zones dans lesquelles les terminaux mobiles sont capables d'échanger des informations avec plus d'une station de base radio à l'étape de planification.
Patent CA-2431730-A1 (CA)
Title: Connector and system for supporting veneer panels
Inventor: HATZINIKOLAS MICHAEL
IPC: E04F13/08
Filed: 2003-06-11
Abstract: A connector is provided for coupling a veneer panel to a back-up wall. The connector includes a veneer connector and a support member. The veneer connector is adapted to support a generally horizontal edge of the veneer panel. The support member includes a mounting flange that is adapted for securing the support member to the back-up wall. The support member further includes at least one support member side wall for supporting the veneer connector. The at least one support member side wall extends from the mounting flange and is generally vertical. A system of such connectors may be used for the mounting of one or more veneer panels on a back-up wall.
Patent CA-2432520-A1 (CA)
Title: Invert emulsion drilling fluids and muds having negative alkalinity and elastomer compatibility
Inventor: PATEL ARVIND D
IPC: C09K8/32
Filed: 2001-12-20
Abstract: An invert emulsion suitable for drilling subterranean wells, in particular o il and gas wells is disclosed which has negative alkalinity and includes an oleaginous phase, and a non-oleaginous phase and an emulsifying agent which stabilizes the invert emulsion under conditions of negative alkalinity. The practice of the present invention permits the formulation of drilling fluids  which are absent an alkaline reserve and are compatible with elastomers utilized in drilling equipment. Thus the invert emulsion fluids of the prese nt invention are highly suitable for drilling oil and gas wells.
Patent CA-2432733-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DISALVO ANTHONY D
IPC: A61L15/20
Filed: 2001-12-19
Abstract: An apertured film cover for an absorbent article is disclosed. The cover has  an additive combination comprising a hydrophilic agent and a lyophilic agent  applied thereto. The additive combination provides surprisingly improved flu id transfer across the cover. It can also provide a benefit by reducing frictional forces during the manufacture of a tampon.